Natural Gas Use Must Peak Between 2020 and 2030 to Meet Key Climate Goals

A new report finds natural gas must peak “sooner than many policymakers currently realize is necessary—if the United States is to meet its climate goals and avoid the worst impacts of global warming.”

The report, from the Center for American Progress, concludes:  There needs to be a swift transition from coal to a zero-carbon future by ensuring that the use of natural gas, particularly in the electric-power sector, peaks within the next 7 years to 17 years.

Bridge to the 2020s? Natural Gas Use Must Peak Between 2020 and 2030 to Meet Key Climate Goals